- Cost of Living
- United States
- Egypt
- Houston, Texas
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 315% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 315% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (E£ 211) | E£ 60 | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 129) | E£ 42 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (E£ 71) | E£ 28 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (E£ 14) | E£ 11 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (E£ 46) | E£ 13 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (E£ 77) | E£ 5.42 | + 1315% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (E£ 103) | E£ 13 | + 669% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (E£ 79) | E£ 18 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (E£ 101) | E£ 6 | + 1512% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (E£ 43) | E£ 25 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (E£ 264) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (E£ 34) | E£ 8 | + 354% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (E£ 51) | E£ 3.73 | + 1263% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 222% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (E£ 43,643) | E£ 4,000 | + 991% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (E£ 26,177) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (E£ 3,892) | E£ 350 | + 1012% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (E£ 24,843) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (E£ 15,685) | E£ 1,500 | + 946% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (E£ 1,946) | E£ 1,000 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (E£ 889) | E£ 168 | + 428% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $371 (E£ 6,531) | E£ 3,000 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (E£ 2,480) | E£ 1,200 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 179) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (E£ 351) | E£ 38 | + 835% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (E£ 806) | E£ 400 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (E£ 836) | E£ 533 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (E£ 1,393) | E£ 857 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (E£ 1,641) | E£ 800 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (E£ 429,391) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (E£ 14) | E£ 3.67 | + 279% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (E£ 1,056) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (E£ 321) | E£ 52 | + 516% | |
| Personal Care | + 412% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 412% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 121) | E£ 27 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (E£ 393) | E£ 50 | + 685% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (E£ 2,124) | E£ 100 | + 2024% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 115) | E£ 50 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (E£ 65) | E£ 34 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 (E£ 87) | E£ 25 | + 249% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.73 (E£ 66) | E£ 30 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (E£ 385) | E£ 50 | + 669% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (E£ 747) | E£ 160 | + 367% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 387) | E£ 60 | + 545% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $120 (E£ 2,114) | E£ 120 | + 1662% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (E£ 1,056) | E£ 350 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 195) | E£ 25 | + 680% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (E£ 69) | E£ 15 | + 361% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (E£ 62) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (E£ 7,611) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (E£ 8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (E£ 824) | E£ 300 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 125) | E£ 40 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,886 prices entered by 449 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 33,694
($1,915)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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